Press Releases

Press Releases

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 06:00:00 -0700
Veteran CFO Strengthens Board With Growth, IPO Experience Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., the market leader in enabling DisplayPort™ solutions and creator of SlimPort® connectivity products, today announced it has appointed Michael Gray to its Board of Directors, and as chairman of the Board’s Audit Committee. Gray, who previously served as chief financial officer (CFO) for Mellanox Technologies, Ltd., a leading supplier of InfiniBand and Ethernet interconnect solutions and services, helped lead that company from its start-up stage through successful initial and secondary public equity offerings. While he was CFO at Mellanox from 2004 to 2012, the company integrated a strategic acquisition and increased its annual revenue from $42 million to more than $500 million. From 1995 to 2004, Gray served in various capacities, including CFO, at SanDisk Corp., a global leader in flash memory storage solutions. He supported the company’s initial public offering, directed its equity raising
Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:42:00 -0700
ANX621X Family Receiver Chips Allow Next Generation Notebooks and Mobile Device Users to Continue Connecting With Legacy Projectors and Displays Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the availability of its new ANX621X Family of discrete DisplayPort™ to video graphics array (VGA) converter chips, which allow PC and mobile phone makers to continue designing notebooks, tablets and phones that work with the millions of installed VGA-compatible projectors, monitors and TVs. Microprocessor makers have increasingly been dropping integrated analog VGA transmitters from their devices to reduce costs and power consumption. Yet many enterprise and consumer users still require VGA connectivity to display their video output on existing projectors and other devices. Analogix’s ANX621X Family line addresses the continued need for VGA connectivity with a selection of three DisplayPort receiver chips, all fully compliant with VESA® DisplayPort 1.2 and Embedded DisplayPort eDP v1.3 standards.
Mon, 13 May 2013 13:43:00 -0700
Experts Will Show How To Unlock Power of Mobile Devices Analogix Semiconductor today announced it will host a developers summit, featuring its breakthrough SlimPort technology, which is based on the VESA Mobility DisplayPort (MyDP) standard. The May 17 event at the Shanghai Marriott Hotel will feature industry experts who will address current trends and the future of mobile device connectivity. The SlimPort Summit agenda includes: “SlimPort Value Proposition” (Analogix) “The SlimPort experience” (LGE) “Mobile display trends” (DisplaySearch) “Multi-Micro connector” (LS Mtron) “SlimPort accessories roll out” (Accell) “How SlimPort works” (Analogix) The SlimPort Summit will address how to: Display movies from a mobile device to an Ultra-HD (4k) screen Render images captured from an Ultra-HD mobile camera (13Mp or above) to an Ultra-HD screen without compression artifacts Charge a mobile device in minutes Use a new mobile USB 3.0 connector, open and free to adopt, for mobile devices while
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:04:00 -0800
SlimPort Cable Shares Media from Google Nexus 4 with the Big Screen Mobile World Congress 2013 — Analogix Semiconductor®, a leader in DisplayPort-based interconnect devices, has just added a SlimPort HDTV cable to their feature line of SlimPort® accessories. This lightweight, single cable provides a simple plug and play connection from your Google Nexus 4 smartphone or SlimPort technology-enabled MYDP mobile device to any HDMI monitors or TVs and can be immediately purchased on Amazon for $34.95 (USD). “Unlocking your media from the smartphone is as simple as a single, lightweight cable,” said Andre Bouwer, vice president of marketing for Analogix. “This sleek connector allows you to get maximum productivity and enjoyment from your device and will quickly go everywhere you go.” SlimPort provides the seamless transfer of Full HD resolution videos, photos, games and other media resident on the smartphone to be viewed and interacted with on virtually any size screen, all while preserving
Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0800
Powerful New Smartphone Uses SlimPort to Connect to External HD Displays Mobile World Congress 2013 – Analogix® Semiconductor, the market leader in enabling DisplayPort solutions, announced that along with the Google Nexus 4, the Optimus G Pro smartphone is the next SlimPort-enabled device from LG to provide easy connectivity to HDMI TVs, VGA projectors and DisplayPort monitors. “With SlimPort, LG is able to deliver unprecedented functionality at a lower cost, because of its streamlined design and standard USB connector,” said Dr. Ramchan Woo, division leader/smart phone platform division of LG Mobile Communications Company. “SlimPort unleashes content from the Optimus G Pro smartphone, making it a snap to share and enjoy videos, games, photos and more on any screen.” Based on the VESA DisplayPort standard, SlimPort accessories enable smartphones and tablets to output HD audio and video from the micro-USB port to HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort or DVI-enabled TVs, projectors and monitors. As a
Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:10:00 -0800
Analogix® Semiconductor , the market leader in enabling DisplayPort™ solutions and creator of SlimPort® connectivity products, today announced it has expanded its executive staff to further leverage the company’s growth in the mobile market. Matt Ready has been appointed the vice president of worldwide sales, and brings to the Company a proven track record of success in a variety of technology fields. “Analogix has demonstrated impressive growth in DisplayPort market segments including notebooks, tablets and smartphones,” said Matt Ready, vice president of worldwide sales at Analogix. “Joining the Company presents a great opportunity to leverage my background with both startup and larger semiconductor companies to lead the expansion of the Analogix sales team and customer base.” Over his 25-year career, Matt Ready has built a reputation for accelerating top line revenue growth, and is a proven and seasoned senior vice president of global sales and field operations in technology
Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:42:00 -0800
CES 2013 – Today buyers of the Google Nexus 4 phone and other MyDP enabled mobile devices will be able to enjoy high-performance, multi-player console gaming on the big screen thanks to the Green Throttle™ Games’ Arena App and Atlas Controller that leverage the benefits of Analogix SlimPort™ technology. SlimPort allows the delivery of uncompressed 3D graphics and video to an HDTV over a simple plug and play cable that allows for high-performance gaming at 60 frames per second; double the performance of other mobile to big screen connectors. Combined with the Arena App on the phone and the Bluetooth-connected Atlas Controller, high-performance console video gaming is now reality on any TV, anywhere your phone travels. “It’s a revolution gaming quality from a mobile device,” said Andre Bouwer, vice president of sales and marketing. “Simply connect a SlimPort cable to any TV and enjoy big screen gaming in HD at 60Hz, all while the device continues to charge.” On display at the CES 2013
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:09:00 -0700
SlimPort accessories connect Nexus 4 smartphones to any display Analogix Semiconductor, the market leader in enabling DisplayPort solutions, announced that Google Nexus 4 compatible SlimPort accessories are now available for consumer purchase at Amazon.com in North America and Europe. The Nexus 4 smartphones built by LG Mobile Communications and SlimPort accessories seamlessly connect to any HDTV, monitor and projector as well as provide simultaneous connectivity to the phone’s power source. “Whether enjoying games, photos and videos your way or presenting to a large audience, SlimPort accessories add endless value to your smartphone,” said Andre Bouwer, Vice President of Marketing for Analogix Semiconductor. “With robust camera technology, innovative apps like Google Now and Google Play running on Android 4.2, the Nexus 4 will hold it all. And when combined with SlimPort accessories you can use it all, wherever you go, on any screen, without running out of battery.” SlimPort
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:51:00 -0700
Semiconductor Company Enters Accessory Market, Launches SlimPortConnect.com Analogix Semiconductor, the market leader in enabling DisplayPort™ products, announced it has entered the accessory market. The new line of SlimPort® accessories feature a microUSB adapter that connects SlimPort or MyDP (Mobility DisplayPort) enabled mobile phones and tablets to any HD projector, TV, computer or monitor for multi-display productivity and big screen entertainment. “Using next generation smartphones and tablets with integrated SlimPort products combined with SP accessories will make it easy to own most any screen wherever you go,” said Andre Bouwer, vice president of marketing for Analogix. “Multi-screen multi-tasking will become a reality, while sharing content with friends, family and colleagues will be simpler than ever.” Coming to market in the next couple of months, tablets and smartphones featuring SlimPort capabilities will be equipped to display true full HD (1080p at 60Hz) media on any
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:26:00 -0700
With SlimPort and MyDP, Productivity and Entertainment Truly Goes Mobile In conjunction with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announcement of the Mobile DisplayPort (MyDP) standard, Analogix Semiconductor, the market leader in enabling DisplayPort products, announced a new addition to its SlimPort family of products, the ANX7808 transmitter IC. With SlimPort products, next-generation tablets, smartphones, digital cameras and camcorders can display true full HD (1080p at 60Hz) media on any screen. “MyDP devices, such as the Analogix SlimPort products, bridge the connection gap between today’s mobile devices and larger displays”Tweet this The new ANX7808 will allow mobile device systems integrators and OEMs more design flexibility supporting more application processors and audio and video standards, including HDMI input (including 3D video) to a MyDP output over the existing micro USB connector. “The mobile device is about to become a complete in-the-office and
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:51:00 -0700
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 11, 2012– Analogix® Semiconductor , the world-leader in DisplayPort ™ based interconnect technologies, announced today it has been selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Americas award, a prestigious list honoring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the North American business region. “As a leader in providing  DisplayPort semiconductor and IP solutions to the world’s foremost OEMs, we are more than honored to be chosen as a 2012 Red Herring Top 100 Americas finalist,” said Dr. Kewei Yang, Chairman and CEO of Analogix. “Being recognized for our ability to deliver theater-quality audio and video content to the high-resolution screens of mobile devices, such as smart phones, notebooks, ultra books and tablets is a testament to our vision and hard work.” The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of hundreds from across North America. The nominees are evaluated on both quantitative and
Fri, 11 May 2012 10:32:00 -0700
SANTA CLARA, Calif.- May 8, 2012 – CTIA Wireless – Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., the world- leader in DisplayPort™-based interconnect technologies, today expanded its line of power-efficient ANX112x internal translators that support ultra-high display resolutions and enable multi-display capability on Intel Ivy Bridge equipped notebooks and Ultrabooks ® . The Analogix ANX1122 and ANX1123 ICs convert a system platforms’ embedded DisplayPort output to existing 24/30-bit dual LVDS embedded screens. This enables OEMs to choose from a wide variety of high-resolution display panels, similar to those in popular tablets today. “Ivy Bridge represents another step closer towards the adoption of DisplayPort interfaces in systems” said Andre Bouwer, Vice President of Marketing for Analogix.  “But while the shift continues to evolve, today’s manufacturers want the flexibility to choose from the complete breadth of existing panels to meet specific design goals.” Designed for Ultrabooks®, netbooks,
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:28:00 -0800
Analogix and LUXSHARE-ICT to Launch SlimPort-ReadySmart Phone and Tablet Docking Station BARCELONA, Spain, February 28, 2012 –from MWC 2012- Analogix Semiconductor and LUXSHARE-ICT today announced the LUXSHARE-ICT SlimPort™ Docking Station, a technology that elevates the ability of smartphones and tablets to serve as the hub of personal digital content as well as a complete office productivity tool. Developed by LUXSHARE-ICT and based on core DisplayPort technologies from Analogix, the new docking station allows users the ability to connect a keyboard and a mouse and use a large display or big-screen TV to access and enjoy all their files, including office productivity tools, movies and more, all the while simultaneously charging the phone’s battery through a standard smartphone connection. “With the innovation of a mobile docking station and the prevalence of Windows mobile operating system, the office productivity benefits that are currently lacking in the tablet form factors are
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:39:00 -0800
With Chips in Production and Accessory Samples Ready for Market, Mobile Device Makers can take the Small Screen to the Big Screen in 2012 Analogix® Semiconductor, a leading innovator in mixed-signal circuits and IP, announced at CES 2012 that it has SlimPort™ chips in production, and that several of the world's leading accessory manufacturers, including Luxshare-ICT, BizLink and Beijing Creativity, are testing next-generation SlimPort cables through the Analogix SlimPort Accessories Adopters Program (SAAP). SlimPort technology delivers uncompressed audio and video over the existing mobile USB connector to HD and legacy displays, while conserving mobile battery life. SlimPort enables laptops, smart phones, and tablet computers to present sustained theater-quality audio, 2D graphics and 3D video in high-definition on large displays. This growing, concrete commitment to SlimPort assures makers of mobile phones and other portable devices that the accessory ecosystem for SlimPort will be
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:25:00 -0800

Cable and Adapter Maker Prepares SlimPort-Based Products for Compatibility Testing Analogix® Semiconductor, the leading provider of DisplayPort mixed-signal circuits and IP, announced that Simula Technology, Inc. has joined the SlimPort™ Accessories Adopters Program (SAAP). Developed by Analogix and based on core DisplayPort technologies, the SlimPort product line enables the delivery of uncompressed audio and video from a mobile device to HD and legacy displays. The SlimPort family of transmitters and receivers is compatible with the Mobility DisplayPort (MYDP) digital interface, which allows the standard Micro USB port to be used for both DisplayPort and USB connectivity. The SlimPort Accessories Adopters Program (SAAP) enables more rapid development with less new-design risk of cables, docking stations and adapters that allow users to connect smartphones, tablet PCs and notebook computers content to large screen displays. Members in the SAAP pay no royalties,

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:21:00 -0800
Press Kit Materials are Available at: http://www.tradeshownews.com/events/2012-International-CES/analogix/ Company:   Analogix Semiconductor Booth/Stand: 30769 Event: 2012 International CES Jan 10 - 13, 2012 Las Vegas, NV, US Web: http://analogix.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/@analogix About Analogix Semiconductor Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. is a global leader in the design of high-performance mixed-signal semiconductors that enable HD Everywhere, the go-anywhere "any mobile to any screen" high-definition experience. Analogix makes it practical for mobile devices to optimize battery life while presenting applications, movies and images on most/virtually any HD display including internal system screens, computer monitors, and TVs. Analogix IP cores, full custom ASICs and off-the-shelf digital media ICs provide end-to-end connectivity through industry-standard interfaces like DisplayPort™ and HDMI™, and can be found in millions of today's most popular consumer electronics devices
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:05:00 -0800

Analogix® Semiconductor , the leading provider of DisplayPort mixed-signal circuits and IP, announced that BizLink Technology, Inc. has joined the SlimPort™ Accessories Adopters Program (SAAP). Developed by Analogix and based on core DisplayPort technologies, the SlimPort product line enables the delivery of uncompressed audio and video from a mobile device to HD and legacy displays. The SlimPort family of transmitters and receivers is compatible with the Mobility DisplayPort (MYDP) digital interface, which allows the standard Micro USB port to be used for both DisplayPort and USB connectivity. The SlimPort Accessories Adopters Program (SAAP) enables more rapid development with less new-design risk of cables, docking stations and adapters that allow users to connect smartphones, tablet PCs and notebook computers content to large screen displays. Members in the SAAP pay no royalties, licensing, or annual fees. Companies with SAAP membership have access to documentation and components,

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:00:00 -0800
Analogix® Semiconductor , the leading provider of DisplayPort mixed-signal circuits and IP, announced that Luxshare-ICT has joined the SlimPort™ Accessories Adopters Program (SAAP). Developed by Analogix and based on core DisplayPort technologies, the SlimPort product line enables the delivery of uncompressed audio and video from a mobile device to HD and legacy displays. The SlimPort family of transmitters and receivers is compatible with the Mobility DisplayPort (MYDP) digital interface, which allows the standard Micro USB port to be used for both DisplayPort and USB connectivity. The SlimPort Accessories Adopters Program (SAAP) enables rapid development of cables, docking stations and adapters that allow users to share smartphones, tablet PCs and notebook computers content on large screen displays. Members in the SAAP pay no royalties, licensing, or annual fees. “Analogix SlimPort helps expand the market for mobile devices by providing connectivity to nearly all big screens,
Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:04:00 -0800
Analogix® Semiconductor, a leading innovator in mixed-signal circuits and IP, with the most complete DisplayPort™ product offering in the market, today announced that it has shipped over 200 million units of DisplayPort semiconductors and IP products to manufacturers including those of notebooks and other mobile devices. The 200-million milestone underscores the industry-wide technology shift to DisplayPort, the royalty-free extensible standard that supports multiple high-resolution video and audio streams over a single cable. The Analogix DisplayPort product line today includes transmitters, receivers, eDP cores, TCON, and DisplayPort converters that provide connectivity to legacy interfaces such as LVDS, HDMI, VGA. In addition, Analogix has pioneered enhancements to DisplayPort technology including the recent introduction of SlimPort, a product line that enables mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet computers to gain low-cost, zero-power consumption connectivity to any big
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:00:00 -0700
Analogix® Semiconductor announced that its SlimPort™ technology, which delivers uncompressed audio and video from a mobile device’s USB connector to HD and legacy displays, is available for compatibility testing and design integration using cables and adapters from Beijing Creativity. On display this week at SmartPhone Japan, Beijing Creativity SlimPort products are available to smartphone and tablet manufacturers as well as to consumers in China beginning November 1. “The SlimPort products from Analogix bring powerful media sharing capabilities to smartphones and tablets, allowing big screen, group viewing of all phone content from videos and photos to business media like PowerPoint™ presentations and spreadsheets,” said Weixin Ni, General Manager of Beijing Creativity. “Creativity has seen a great interest from devices manufacturers to integrate SlimPort products into their devices, and now we have the cables and adapters to support the proliferation of complete SlimPort solutions
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:25:00 -0700
Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a leader in DisplayPort-based interconnect technologies, today introduced its line of power-efficient display translator devices that convert a system platforms’ DisplayPort™ output to existing single or dual LVDS embedded screens. (see diagram) Compliant with DisplayPort version 1.1a and embedded DisplayPort (eDP) at link rates of up to 2.7Gbs, the Analogix ANX1120 and ANX1121 chips allow for the development of battery-optimized, cost-effective Intel Sandy Bridge, Ivy Bridge and other CPU platforms. “Tablet and notebook makers are in the midst of a major technology shift - CPUs are removing legacy LVDS interfaces and replacing them with embedded DisplayPort in order to reduce pin count,” said Andre Bouwer, vice president of marketing for Analogix. “However, the transition to DisplayPort-ready panels will take a few years, creating an immediate market need for the battery-optimized Analogix’ DisplayPort to LVDS converters for manufacturing flexibility.”
Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:25:00 -0700
To enable true HD and 3D streaming capabilities for mobile devices, eliminate royalties and restrictions of competing display standards and provide simplicity for consumers, Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a leader in DisplayPort-based interconnect technologies, announced that SlimPort (TM) family of transmitter and receiver products are compatible with the proposed MyDP (Mobility DisplayPort) digital interface standard. Both MyDP and Analogix’ SlimPort family of products are based on DisplayPort, an industry-proven technology. DisplayPort is an open, royalty-free digital-display interface standard that has achieved strong adoption in the PC, notebook, tablet and monitor spaces. MyDP, a companion of the DisplayPort standard, is a VESA proposed Mobility DisplayPort standard specified to reduce the number of communication signal pins for the mobile market. “There has been a tremendous interest in our Slimport products, and making these work with the MyDP proposed standard expands the use
Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:25:00 -0700
To enable true HD and 3D streaming capabilities for mobile devices, eliminate royalties and restrictions of competing display standards and provide simplicity for consumers, Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a leader in DisplayPort-based interconnect technologies, announced that SlimPort (TM) family of transmitter and receiver products are compatible with the proposed MyDP (Mobility DisplayPort) digital interface standard. Both MyDP and Analogix’ SlimPort family of products are based on DisplayPort, an industry-proven technology. DisplayPort is an open, royalty-free digital-display interface standard that has achieved strong adoption in the PC, notebook, tablet and monitor spaces. MyDP, a companion of the DisplayPort standard, is a VESA proposed Mobility DisplayPort standard specified to reduce the number of communication signal pins for the mobile market. “There has been a tremendous interest in our Slimport products, and making these work with the MyDP proposed standard expands the use
Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:25:00 -0700
To enable true HD and 3D streaming capabilities for mobile devices, eliminate royalties and restrictions of competing display standards and provide simplicity for consumers, Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a leader in DisplayPort-based interconnect technologies, announced that SlimPort (TM) family of transmitter and receiver products are compatible with the proposed MyDP (Mobility DisplayPort) digital interface standard. Both MyDP and Analogix’ SlimPort family of products are based on DisplayPort, an industry-proven technology. DisplayPort is an open, royalty-free digital-display interface standard that has achieved strong adoption in the PC, notebook, tablet and monitor spaces. MyDP, a companion of the DisplayPort standard, is a VESA proposed Mobility DisplayPort standard specified to reduce the number of communication signal pins for the mobile market. “There has been a tremendous interest in our Slimport products, and making these work with the MyDP proposed standard expands the use
Tue, 31 May 2011 05:00:00 -0700
Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a manufacturer and innovator of high-performance analog and mixed-signal devices for the digital media and communications markets, is driving high-volume production and low-power innovation for OEMs and ODMs with its DisplayPort™ translators for AMD Fusion™ APUs. Announced last December, Analogix has already delivered more than 1 million DisplayPort converter chips to major PC ODMs and OEMs, offering the industry a conversion solution for embedded DisplayPort output to existing LVDS display standards. The products will be on display at Computex Taipei, May 31-June 4, 2011. Driving integration solutions for AMD Accelerated Processing Unit based platforms ensures manufacturers have increased compatibility with available LCD display panels. With space-saving and power-reduction features built in, manufacturers are ultimately able to deliver smaller, thinner products with improved battery life. “Building laptops that incorporate Analogix conversion devices